Written question asked by Frank Cook (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 June 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2009. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 15 June 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health what discussions he has had with the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence on its proposed review of guidance No. 152 on drug-eluting coronary stents; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: No such discussions have taken place. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has recently consulted on its plans to review its guidance on drug eluting stents for the treatment of coronary artery disease. As a stakeholder, the Department has responded to that consultation. It is understood that NICE is considering the responses to its consultation exercise and will make a decision on the proposed review in due course.

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